how do you seek the kingdom of god

052 – Jesus told us to "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness." (Matthew 6 v. 33)

But what does that really mean? And how do we do it? Fortunately, he gave us a key that unlocks the door to the kingdom of God.

Jesus began his ministry proclaiming "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." He was so completely aware of the presence of the Kingdom that he could see it in a woman putting yeast in bread dough, a man planting wheat, a woman searching her house until she found her lost silver coin, and a man selling everything he had to buy an amazing pearl.

How to seek the kingdom of God

The kingdom of God is not far off in the future. It is here and now. But we can't see it with the five material senses. Jesus told us how to discover this kingdom. He even said it is within us.

So how do we go about seeking for this realm where God's harmony reigns supreme?

First, you have to admit it's there and give yourself permission to seek it. And acknowledge it can be found. But you can't go searching for it like a seven-year-old digging randomly for treasure in your back yard. You need a map.

Jesus gave us a map to the kingdom of God

Have you ever thought of the Sermon on the Mount as a map leading to the kingdom of heaven? That's where Jesus gives us point by point directions how to seek and find the kingdom within us, and in everything we do and everyone we interact with.

I encourage you to take a fresh look at the Sermon on the Mount as a treasure map. Look for the directions. Look for the clues that lead you to discover the kingdom of heaven.

How to find the kingdom of God

Seeking and finding are related. But one is the process, the other is the discovery. Jesus gives very specific instructions on how to find the kingdom of God. It's in Matthew 7, verse 21. In this week's episode I explore the simple, but profound way we can use the key Jesus gives us in this verse to unlock the door to the kingdom.

To the degree you use this key, you will see the kingdom of God all around you. Your daily activities will become metaphors and parables of what the kingdom of heaven is like.

I'd love to hear from you and how you have found evidence of the kingdom of God in your life.

Check out the show notes with all the Bible references in this episode: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/052

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.

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